business

ALLISON IMRE

Grapevine Communications

Ask any member of Grapevine Communications and you’ll find that it takes a balanced recipe of creativity, strategic planning and accountability to produce successful – and delectable – results for businesses, nonprofits and professionals of all tastes and styles. Spend a few moments with Owner/President/CEO Allison Imre, and you’ll learn that a dash of daring, a pile of personality and all the flavors and spices of a bi-coastal, wanderlust upbringing have made the perfect mix not only to grow this team and its book of business significantly, but to ensure a confident, contented collaboration of creative cooks with every client order.

Allison was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas, by a mother from Los Angeles and a father from New Jersey. She discovered her destiny for a career in communications at an early age, playing “radio” with family friend and veteran broadcaster Pete Gabriel. She later graduated from the esteemed University of Kansas School of Communications and studied under the same speaking and performance coach as Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis. Shortly after, Allison landed a position with the KC Royals, combining her two loves: broadcasting and sports. In 2007, she took her talents to Sarasota and joined iHeart Media as a Senior Account Executive. Here, she was honored with the Salesperson of the Year Award in both 2011 and 2014. In 2017, she acquired Grapevine Communications, taking charge of the agency’s staff of 20 award-winning advertising, marketing and public relations professionals.

She’s lived in the Virgin Islands, on the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, San Diego, New Orleans, Lake Tahoe, Colorado and on the Suncoast. She’s a business owner, paddleboarder, cancer survivor, self-proclaimed snappy dresser and fantasy football champion. Now, she finds her most important role is setting a positive example for her six-year-old son Raymond and expanding the next generation of fearless, strong, spicy women with her daughter Ryan, whom Allison and her husband David welcomed to the family this summer.

grapeinc.com 5201 Paylor Lane wowme@grapeinc.com

APRIL WOLFINGER

Independent Contractor

Licensed financial professional April Wolfinger takes a unique and refreshingly empathic approach to money management and investment guidance. She welcomes opportunities to help clients at all stages of life create the financial plans necessary to crush their goals and turn dreams into reality. April understands that for many people, especially women, dealing with money carries psychological significance—for better or worse. She places a strong focus on assisting people in ways that educate and empower, encouraging the choice and freedom that come with healthy wealth-building habits.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in business with a specialization in risk management and insurance from Georgia State University. After losing her dad to Covid-19 last year, April decided to pursue her own dreams of becoming an owner/independent agent. Today, she’s dedicated to helping others demystify investments, life insurance, college funds, debt, wills, and estate planning—so that we may all strive in this world

agents.worldfinancialgroup.com /april-wolfinger @apfinga aprilwolfinger@gmail.com

DR. CARLA BURNS

For over 20 years, Dr Carla has been an inspiration to people all over the world as an example of her passion for health and abundant living.

Her many accomplishments include author, Ted Talk , Product developer, QiVibe App CEO, educator, and international speaker.

Dr. Carla is most passionate about helping people reach their highest potential physically, mentally and spiritually. Dr Carla believes people can overcome their biggest challenges through an understanding of quantum energy and how it affects everything in and around us.

Dr. Carla’s online course “Frequency for Health” can help you discover the ancient systems of self-healing to increase your energy, enhance your immune system, improve vitality, attract abundance and increase happiness.

As a board-certified Doctor of Natural Medicine Dr. Carla also coaches patients both in person as well as remote. If you are struggling with chronic challenges in your health, relationships or have blocked abundance, Dr. Carla can analyze your Vital Body Blue Print. Based on your results Dr. Carla will coach you to awaken your inner healer to reach your highest human potential.

DrCarlaBurns.com DrCarlaBurns@gmail.com @DrCarlaBurns

CHLOE TRAUTMAN JEN SMITH ALEXIS FRASER

The Metamorphosis Retreat

‘Siesta Key’ reality TV star, Chloe Trautman, International Artist, Alexis Fraser (aka Lipstick Lex), and Entrepreneur, Coach, and Speaker, Jen smith are three powerful women from different generations, backgrounds, upbringings, and careers paths. This dynamic trio has joined forces to deliver a one-of-a-kind impactful retreat to give you the skill sets needed to design your life into the masterpiece you want it to be.

The Metamorphosis Retreat is a transformational and safe space to turn inward, connect, and fall in love with yourself again. We explore health, wellness, mindset, spirituality, self-development, body awareness, business, and all the superpowers we possess as women.

Come learn from a thoughtful line up of experts, healers, practitioners, and business women to transform, expand your mind, build relationships, network, and level up in all areas of your life.

Open your hearts and get ready for an experience of a lifetime! Metamorphosis Retreat, Spring 2022!

@themetamorphosisretreat themetamorphosisretreat@gmail.com

ERIN WILDER

81 & Sunny

Erin Wilder, founder of 81 & Sunny (Sarasota, Florida), got her start in Chicago with the largest agencies in the world before relocating to the south and starting her own business with her husband. Her Florida-based agency specializes in responsible investment management into digital media programs, and driving the highest level of performance possible for her clients given their resources and goals. With a 90% client retention rate and over $25MM in projects, 81 & Sunny is taking their advanced knowledge of how digital marketing works, and helping their partner businesses level up online.

erin@eightyonesunny.com @eightyonesunny eightyoneandsunny.com

ESTHER KUZNETZ

STAR Financial Solutions

Esther Kuznetz started in the financial industry as a secretary on Wall Street in the 1980’s. She moved to Sarasota in 1991 and joined a small independent firm, where she was reintroduced to the financial industry and truly found her calling. After 13 years at that firm, it was time to go out on her own and work with clients her way. Esther joined a larger firm in 2008, but after 6 years, Esther decided that being an independent advisor was more her style and started STAR Financial Solutions.

Esther can be seen twice a month on The Suncoast View, where she educates viewers on investing, financial planning and other related topics.

Esther has a passion for working with, and empowering women by helping them take control of their financial future so they can focus on what really matters and have confidence regarding their finances and retirement income.

STARFinancialSolutions.com Esther@STARFinancialSolutions.com 941.357.1390

All Securities Offered Through The Investment Center, Inc. Bedminster, NJ, Member FINRA/ SIPC. Advisory Services Provided Through IC Advisory Services, Inc., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Esther Kuznetz is a Registered Representative of The Investment Center, Inc. STAR Financial Solutions is not affiliated with The Investment Center, Inc. or IC Advisory Services, Inc.Inc., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Esther Kuznetz is a Registered Representative of The Investment Center, Inc. STAR Financial Solutions is not affiliated with The Investment Center, Inc. or IC Advisory Services, Inc.

KORTNEE GONZALEZ

Echt-Architects LLC

Licensed ARCHITECT and business owner Kortnee Gonzalez focuses on designing high-end custom homes across Florida. She personalizes the client experience from design through construction, resulting in architecture that is functional and inspiring. Incredibly, Kortnee co-founded ECHT-ARCHITECTS at the age of 26 with the unwavering support of her husband Hector, business partner Andrew, and his wife Alexis. Kortnee is a nationally accredited, licensed Florida architect, and mom of a 3-year-old son. She grew up in Maine as an only child with a love of problem-solving and being creative. She earned her Master of Architecture degree from Norwich University and moved to Florida over a decade ago to pursue her passion for designing extraordinary homes. Kortnee loves advocating for her clients and executing their vision to the highest possible standard. She prides herself in her expeditious nature and ability to connect with people, and endeavors to consistently raise the standards of design and exceed expectations.

echt@echt-architects.com echt-architects.com 941.302.3490

JEN SMITH

Jen Smith Consulting / LeLu Coffee

Jen Smith is breaking through barriers! Guiding women from what society says they should be into what and who they are. From business consulting to health coaching, speaking, and educating, Jen is all about collaborating and living her best life. Jen’s private practice serves productive female entrepreneurs focusing on health, life, and business coaching. With an outcome driven coaching style the process is simplified and streamlined for success. Believing that fortune favors the bold, Jen leads women in discovering the power that is waiting to surface within them. She is committed to guiding as many women as she can; empowering them to fall in love with themselves!

Jen harnesses her femininity and the power of being a woman to encourage, uplift, educate, and inspire women from all walks of life. As an entrepreneur of 17 years and with 30 years of experience in both the clinical and practical setting, Jen’s background as a Clinical Dietician allows her to consult with a wide range of challenges - from women desiring more energy to women with serious medical conditions. With the mindset that our bodies and minds harness more power than most of us realize, Jen and her team are here to guide you, educate you, and walk along side of you every step of the way. Her dedication to serving the women of the community and collaborating with business owners has been opening doors and she is just getting started! “Linking arms with women in business has shown me, without a doubt, we are stronger together!” Jen is a mother, a partner, a philanthropist, a community activist, loves the salt water and the country, and embodies constant self-growth.

LeLu Enterprise, of 13 years, has grown from a brick and mortar on Siesta Key to helping other entrepreneurs open their own businesses. Jen is a business consultant and is also roasting and distributing coffee under the LeLu brand as well as private labeling for other coffee shops. She is currently working on growing LeLu within the nationwide retail market. LeLu Enterprise is a company built on connection, creativity, and a love of coffee and community.

Lelucoffee.com @lelucoffee lelucoffeelounge@gmail.com jensmith.co allthethings@jensmith.co @jensmithco

LOLA WHITE

Visionary, Mentor, Connector Role Model Successful Business Leader

Lola White has dedicated her entire career to supporting leaders to live a life they love and create a legacy of which they can be proud. As a world-class executive personal brand strategist and Master Certified Coach, Lola is the business partner for c-suite executives and entrepreneurs providing clarity, direction, and a plan, throughout the life of their career journey.

Recently relocating full time to Sarasota, Florida from New York City and Connecticut, today you can find Lola following her passion and purpose of supporting children’s organizations and female business owners using her best practices, proven methods, and programs to establish solid sustainable personal brands and business growth. Lola moved her global practice as Partner & Managing Director of the Career Management Practice at ExecutiveConnections.com and the recently launched EC spinoff BranditybyLola.com to better support her lifestyle and up level the brands of local business leaders.

lola@Brandity.com @lolalorrainewhite ExecutiveConnections.com

NATALYA EVANS

Your Family Matters, P.A. Estate Planning & Family Law

Natalya is a graduate of Stetson University where she earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Master’s in Business Administration as well as Juris Doctor (law) degrees. Natalya has been a member of the Florida and Sarasota Bar associations since 2009 and had the incredible honor to be sworn into the US Supreme Court Bar in Washington DC by the Supreme Court Justices in 2018. Natalya is the founding and managing attorney at Your Family Matters, P.A. which she opened 10 years ago with the goal of bringing a positive change to our community. As a mother of 4 young kids, Natalya has a passion for protecting children and families. She has quickly found that two places that families often crumble is during times of loss, such as loss of a family unit or loss of a loved one and the stress that it creates. Natalya and her team focus on helping families protect their children, wealth and relationships through peaceful resolution of family matters and through comprehensive estate planning that keep families out of Court and out of conflict so that they can focus on what matters most, their family!

YourFamily.legal 941.275.2785 Offices: Sarasota & Tampa

PEGGY KRONUS

PK Events & Services

Peggy’s passion and expertise come to life through brand development and promotional campaigns along with strategic event planning for both the corporate entity and the private sector. Designing creative outlets while encompassing corporate representation by utilizing digital and traditional marketing initiatives. Outgoing, positive, and energetic by nature only enhances her ability to share the corporate and client based story while creating brand awareness through sound strategic development. Respected as a voice in decision making, strategic and creative planning to enhance capital campaigns, community engagement, fundraising, as well as private social experiences through social media, print and digital advertising, event fundraising and extensive community awareness. Providing corporate and private support to client and nonprofit organizations within our community by creating positive event exposure.

“It may not go well. The Party always begins with “P” and that is “ME!”

Events@willissmith.com

*Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN). Capstan Financial Consulting Group is a separate entity from WFAFN.

STACEY CRAWFORD

Capstan Financial Consulting Group

Stacey Crawford, Financial Consultant & First Vice President at Capstan Financial Consulting Group, specializes in Company Retirement Plans. She works with businesses and their owners to meet their specific retirement plan needs as well as the financial goals of their business and personal investments. She believes employer sponsored plans are a true business asset and an impactful employee benefit.

Stacey is humble and kind and values helping others and promoting financial wellness. Those values drive her to provide quality service to her clients. This is why a majority of her business is run by word-of-mouth referrals.

A Sarasota native, she is passionate about her community. Outside the office, she devotes her time as a current Board of Directors for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and is involved with many non-profit committees. She believes, “The harder you work, the luckier you get,” as long as you’re working smart!

Stacey.Crawford@CapstanFCG.com capstanfinancial.com/retirement staceycrawfordadvisor

SHEENA WORKS

Works Learning LLC

Sheena Works is a digital growth expert and educator who advises businesses on how to quickly identify the right strategies to 10X growth in the most simple and streamlined way possible. Sheena’s revolutionary method allows her team to find the “missing million” for their clients, while strengthening the structure of the six key areas of a healthy growing business. Her companies, Works Learning and SheeWorks, are on a mission to share simple strategies that can be easily implemented for businesses of all sizes to earn more with ease.

Sheena’s commitment to creating impactful experiences is delivered by way of her highly interactive programs and offers. Her greatest passion is to help clients stop band-aiding bullet holes in their business, and start really generating the income their company deserves. Through her intensive sessions and implementation strategies, Sheena is focused on helping 1,000 businesses not only find but inject that missing million into their business.

Sheena also holds a BA in Psychology, Masters in Education, is the Chief Learning Officer as well as sits on the board for the Tourism Academy. Additionally, her strategies have brought her collective clients $5,000,000+ in new revenue in less than one year. She is committed to her purpose of having a positive impact on the lives of 100,000,000 people and each client she works with helps bring her closer to this goal.

@sheena_works sheena@workslearning.com @in/sheenaworks